Our support workers work tirelessly with our clients to keep them safe and happy, and we want to put them in the spotlight. We spoke to the wonderful Kayla Sisinni …
blog
How is music related to our mood?
Music is a huge part of who we are, and most of us will have an affinity to a particular style or genre. In general, the human experience is often …
In The Spotlight – Eliza
Our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month focuses on getting to know Eliza Duncan, one of Zest Care’s fantastic employees based in the Newcastle region. Our recent expansion into the city …
Sleep & Mental Health
No matter who you are, sleep is an essential and natural part of everyday life. When we get enough of it, we feel refreshed, productive and alert. However, getting enough …
Helping People Be Heard
Bethanie Wardell just loves people. The Newcastle native worked in hospitality management for years before deciding to pursue her passion and study Community Services at TAFE. From there Bethanie has …
Behind the Scenes: How we Support Vulnerable Children
As a community, we have a responsibility to support and protect vulnerable children. In a perfect world, all children would grow up in nurturing and healthy environments. However, due to …
Empowering Us All: International Day of People with Disability
Every year, December 3rd marks the International Day of People with Disability. It’s an important day for all of us. According to the Australian Department of Social Services,around 18% of …
Zest Care Team Member Wins NSW Premier Award
For Jasaman Sethi, human connection and giving back to the community is one of the most important things in life. Originally from Nepal, Jasaman moved to Australia fifteen years ago …
In The Spotlight – Sofia Koppi
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we sat down with Sofia, a Support Coordinator at Zest Care. What is your job role? Who do you work closely with? …
Maria’s Beautiful Tapestry
Maria Sorbello has been making tapestries for years. She loves using interesting scraps of material; the more colourful and vibrant the better! Maria has an intellectual disability and lives at …